State of the sector survey 2021: share your experiences
If you’re involved in arts in criminal justice, tell us how you’ve been over the past year so we can represent your experiences with key decision makers.
Clinks announces new Covid-19 winter support grants
Apply by 4th January The Covid-19 pandemic continues to have a profound effect on voluntary organisations. To support organisations' long-term sustainability, Clinks has launched a new round of Covid-19 grants, this time to support more small and specialist voluntary organisations working in the criminal justice system. They will distribute £143,500* on behalf of HMPPS and [...]
Criminal justice system recognised as key partner in Arts Council England’s 10-year strategy
Arts Council England has published its strategy for 2020-30. Clinks and the National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance (NCJAA) are delighted that, following their recommendations, it identifies the criminal justice system as a key community partner for delivering its long term goals. Titled Let’s Create, the strategy determines Arts Council England’s role as a national development […]
How you can give a boost to arts in criminal justice
Arts Council England is consulting on the final draft of its 10-year strategy. This blog by Will Downs, Clinks’ Policy Officer, sets out the key aspects of the strategy and how Clinks and the National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance are going to respond. It also looks at how people and organisations can respond to the […]
Justice Secretary announces new model for probation
The Secretary of State for Justice, Rt Hon. David Gauke MP, has set out his blueprint for the future of probation, which brings all offender management under the public National Probation Service (NPS) when the current contracts with private providers come to an end in 2021. Overall, the National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance and Clinks […]
Four months in, how are arts organisations finding the new prison education commissioning tool?
Our director, Jessica Plant, shares what we have heard from those using the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) and reflects on what the new commissioning process might mean for arts delivery in prison education. It’s now been over four months since the new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) went live for bids via the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) […]
Ensuring the voluntary sector’s role in the future of probation model
Since the Ministry of Justice announced its decision to end current probation contracts early and consider a new model for probation from 2020 onwards, Clinks has been working to ensure that learning from its trackTR research is utilised and the voluntary sector has a central place in the future model. In a blog published today, […]
Clinks seek health and justice policy co-ordinator
Clinks, the national charity for voluntary organisations in the criminal justice system in England and Wales, is looking for a Development Officer – Health and Justice (30 hours a week, £31,401 pro rata) to join its London office. This is an exciting opportunity to join Clinks’ highly respected policy team. The role co-ordinates Clinks’ work on health and justice policy, […]
Clinks is hiring
Clinks, the national charity for voluntary organisations in the criminal justice system in England and Wales, is looking for a Membership and Events Officer (full-time, £26,470 plus 6% pension contribution) to join its London office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced candidate to join the Clinks team. The charity is seeking a dynamic individual with excellent attention […]
20 years of supporting voluntary organisations in criminal justice settings
2018 marks the 20th year that Clinks has supported voluntary organisations working with people in the criminal justice system. For its 20th birthday and AGM, Clinks held a celebratory event featuring performances from InHouse Records followed by messages from staff (old and new), members, supporters and new chair Roma Hooper. The event also marked the launch of its new […]